Stellenbosch FC have announced the promotion of midfielder Jayden Adams to the senior team ahead of the resumption of the Absa Premiership season.
The 18-year-old has become the first academy graduate to sign a professional contract with the club since their inception in 2016.
Adams, who netted five goals and four assists in 22 starts in the MDC this season, has since putting pen to paper on a long-term contract with the Western Cape outfit
‘Jayden Adams (18) puts pen to paper on a long term deal with Stellebbosch FC,’ a club statement read.
‘Adams becomes the first Academy graduate to sign a professional contract with the club.’
BREAKING 📰🚨
CONFIRMED SIGNING ✍️Jayden Adams (18) puts pen to paper on a long term deal with #sfc. Adams becomes the first Academy graduate to sign a professional contract with the club.#StellenboschFC #ProudlyStellenbosch #SfcYouth #SfcAcademy #sashp #ChoiceOfChampions pic.twitter.com/4eqA8OGwfm
— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) August 5, 2020
Head Coach of the MDC side Evangelos Vellios said: ‘Adams orchestrated most of our attacking moves going forward and was definitely our player of the season.’
Adams managed 5 goals and 4 assists in 22 starts in the MDC this season. 🔥
Head Coach of the MDC @Evangelos101 says, "Adams orchestrated most of our attacking moves going forward and was definitely our player of the season."#StellenboschFC#ProudlyStellenbosch pic.twitter.com/gJ8krht0Er— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) August 5, 2020
